I knew it had been a long time since I updated the blog, but when I logged on to BLOGGER to begin an update today, I must admit I was quite EMBARRASSED as to HOW LONG it has been since I have updated! Please accept my apologies...With the start of the new year, I will try to do better about updating the classroom blog with classroom happenings, important events, and most importantly, pictures! We have gotten off to a running start since the holiday break and the students have been eager to learn and work! Hopefully the snow will stay away from here on out, so that we can really get back into our classroom routine. Next week marks the END of the SECOND grading period---which means that we will be officially HALFWAY through Kindergarten. As we approach the second half of the school year, we will continue to have high expectations for all students, and will encourage them to stretch their thinking as we challenge them daily. Please remember to read nightly with ...